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European Christians launch 'Climate Justice Now

European Christians launch 'Climate Justice Now

A European network of Christian churches has launched a new plan called Climate Justice Now to tackle global warming from the standpoint of North/South equity. "We're trying to establish a whole new way of looking at climate change," said Gert de Gans, one leader of the climate plan supported by the European Christian Environmental Network (ECEN)

03 October 2006

Church condemns domestic abuse and encourages support for survivors

Church condemns domestic abuse and encourages support for survivors

The Archbishops' Council has commended a set of guidelines for anyone with pastoral responsibility as part of the Church's commitment to victims of domestic abuse and to addressing the circumstances that lead to such abuse.

03 October 2006

A letter from Bishop Riah

A letter from Bishop Riah

Salaam. I count it my duty to keep you informed of events as they unfold.  In the past two weeks I have visited Lebanon, met with Prime Minister Tony Blair, visited Nablus, and I am preparing to leave on Monday, September 25th where I will spend two weeks in Australia meeting with Churches, Members of Parliament and other Church and government officials.

25 September 2006

Anglican Foundation launches 'The Awareness Course

Anglican Foundation launches 'The Awareness Course

The Awareness Course is expected to be the most revolutionary experience in Christian self-development since the Alpha Course.

21 September 2006

Synod Letter regarding Riga

Synod Letter regarding Riga

As Archdeacon of Germany and Northern Europe, within the Church of England's Diocese in Europe, I have just returned from the Deanery Synod of Nordic and Baltic Countries held this year in Oslo. The Synod is comprised of the Clergy Chapter and of elected Lay Representatives from our chaplaincies and congregations.

20 September 2006

Bishop challenges supermarkets to lighten up Halloween

Bishop challenges supermarkets to lighten up Halloween

The Bishop of Bolton, the Rt Revd David Gillett, has today published a letter sent to Britain's supermarket bosses urging them to rethink the way that their stores promote Halloween.

18 September 2006

Archbishop's Prayer for Darfur

Archbishop's Prayer for Darfur

The Archbishop of Canterbury has joined other faith leaders in expressing renewed concern for Darfur and has published a prayer for Sunday 17th September, designated as an international Day of Prayer for the region.

16 September 2006

Bishop Pierre's meditation for September 11, 2006

Bishop Pierre's meditation for September 11, 2006

It is odd to think that this is already the fifth anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center - odd that time has gone by so quickly, and odd that anniversaries in multiples of five seem more significant than others.

11 September 2006

Back-a-Book to help Lambeth Palace Library turn over very old pages

Back-a-Book to help Lambeth Palace Library turn over very old pages

Lambeth Palace Library, the historic library of the Archbishops of Canterbury and the principal reference point for the history of the Church of England, has launched a project to help safeguard the future of thousands of priceless books - while offering a unique gift idea at the same time.

31 August 2006

The Jerusalem Declaration on Christian Zionism

The Jerusalem Declaration on Christian Zionism

Christian Zionism is a modern theological and political movement that embraces the most extreme ideological positions of Zionism, thereby becoming detrimental to a just peace within Palestine and Israel. 

29 August 2006